Best time to visit La Mesa, CA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in La Mesa runs from September through July — 11 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Good
High
69.3°F
Low
42.5°F
Precip
2.32 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 4m

February Good
High
69.2°F
Low
44.4°F
Precip
2.61 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

March Good
High
71.3°F
Low
48.0°F
Precip
1.92 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 48m

April Excellent
High
74.5°F
Low
50.7°F
Precip
0.75 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 49m

May Excellent
High
76.2°F
Low
55.9°F
Precip
0.30 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 13h 41m

June Good
High
80.8°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
0.06 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

July Good
High
86.1°F
Low
63.3°F
Precip
0.16 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 58m

August Hot
High
88.6°F
Low
64.7°F
Precip
0.02 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 13m

September Good
High
87.3°F
Low
62.1°F
Precip
0.11 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 11m

October Good
High
81.0°F
Low
55.6°F
Precip
0.54 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 10m

November Good
High
75.2°F
Low
47.1°F
Precip
1.01 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

December Good
High
68.5°F
Low
41.7°F
Precip
1.83 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 9h 51m

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